What The Greats Had To Say About Crooky

New Sydney FC Head Coach Ian Crook has worked alongside some of the best players and managers to have graced the game. Here's what they had to say about him.

New Sydney FC Head Coach Ian Crook has worked alongside some of the best players and managers to have graced the game. Here's what they had to say about him.

Dwight Yorke, Sydney FC 2005/06 Marquee Player and Captain during Ian Crook-s time as Assistant Coach.

“He-s a fantastic guy, he knows the football game and has huge experience in the English Premier League and around the world.

“When I was playing for Sydney FC, Crooky was always there to help me when I needed advice. He knows people-s strengths and weaknesses and he always got the best out of me.”

“I have no doubt he will be a huge success and we-ll see a massive improvement in Sydney FC next season. With the players he has, I think they will either win or go very close to winning the A-League.”

Martin O-Neill, current Premier League manager at Sunderland AFC.

“I knew him when I was manager at Norwich City Football Club. He had excellent ability and was a very intelligent player as well as being really passionate about football. I always felt he would go into coaching as it was pretty obvious he had the abilities.

“He has great respect from his peers and is extremely well thought of as a person and as a player, which is down to his character.

“He cares deeply about the game, winning and losing matter to him. I think he will be a success and wish him good luck.”